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NOVEMBER 2020 YOUR ONLY LOCALLY OWNED AND PRODUCED SNOWY MONARO REGION BUILDING MAGAZINE

Cover and contents photographs by James Hanna EDITORIAL Gail Eastaway Elle Thompson Richard Wilkins Sam Tonks Trista Parker Russ Haylock

ADVERTISING Tracy Frazer Leanne Christie Jim Walker-Broose

WHAT’S INSIDE

DESIGN & PRODUCTION James Hanna Breanna Arnold Jen Stockl

Local property market still on rise

A Lott of heritage

Sustainable living

How to set up your home office

New First Home Buyer opportunities

New kitchen display at Cooma Mitre 10

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Renewing historical stables

Oldest church to be restored

State of the art training facility

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A new lease of life in Vale Street

Pick up a bargain at the Garage Sale Trail

Renovating bang for your buck

Canadian style log cabins

Picking up the Perfect Piece

How to garden on the Monaro

Hain restoration

Renovate, don’t sell

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Council’s new DA Guide

Smarter homes

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Market booming The Snowy Monaro property market continues to rise with Snowy 2.0 and COVID-19 creating a perfect storm for sellers. As large parts for tunnel boring machines make their way up into the Kosciuszko National Park, and city lockdowns make people consider moving to regional towns, house prices in the region continue to break records. “A few short years ago we were looking at $450,000 for a house being the top end of the market in Cooma, but now it is not unusual to see houses selling for $600,000 to $700,000,” says Shannon Fergusson of McGrath Estate Agents Cooma. “There has never been a better time to sell than right now.” Many properties are receiving offers within 24 hours of being advertised online, if they even make it that far. The rental market is just as competitive with huge demand from Snowy 2.0 workers moving to the area. One Agency’s Craig Schofield says rental prices continue to rise with very few available on the market. “Investors are seeing really good returns on their rentals, which is another reason why there is so much interest from investors to buy properties here in Cooma,” says Mr Schofield.

2.0, with lifestyle and rural properties in high demand. “COVID-19 has pushed people living in small units to consider living somewhere with more space around them,” he says. “Recently we had 18 inspections in two days for a rural property, an extraordinary amount. “We are also seeing lots of self-funded retirees come back into the market. With interest rates low, and a market continuing to rise, it makes more sense to invest in a local property in terms of returns at the moment, than have that money sitting in the bank or in shares. “We are seeing a lot of Sydney investors taking notice of Cooma, particularly with the infrastructure developments taking place at the moment. “All of that combined with a shortage of properties available is what is driving the prices up so dramatically. COVID-19 has created an uncertain world, and so has also meant people aren’t prepared to change jobs or move houses as readily as they normally would, which has meant less houses becoming available for sale.”

Mr Fergusson says he believes the pandemic has had more of an impact on the local market than even Snowy

“People who have previously toyed with the idea of working remotely have now been pushed into that decision. Many have decided to do so in Jindabyne, where they are able to enjoy an active lifestyle with ease while they are working from home.

“I think with prices the way they are in Cooma, Bombala is still an affordable option for people, which is why we have still seen some interest down there.

“We are also seeing council holding back on approving subdivisions and development applications while waiting for the outcome of the SAP and Go Jindabyne Master Plan.

“The rental market there is also strong.” According to First National Real Estate Kosciuszko principal Gordon Jenkinson, Jindabyne has also seen a price

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“We have seen prices increase by about 10 percent since this time last year, and that is mainly due to COVID-19 and the Special Activation Precinct and Go Jindabyne Master Plan currently progressing with the state government,” says Mr Jenkinson.

Mr Schofield also has an office in Bombala, where he says sale prices have remained steady, and the market is relatively busy.

Mr Schofield says with Snowy 2.0, and no COVID-19 outbreaks, Cooma and the region has been lucky with very few job losses and therefore a more stable market.

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“When Jindabyne was moved after the flooding of the old town, it was only designed for 500 to 600 people. Now, with up to 20,000 people here during winter, and government money and support behind these planning initiatives, we are in a good position for the future.” Mr Jenkinson said Jindabyne’s house prices are almost double the prices in Cooma, and to rise a further 10 percent in the middle of a pandemic is something that hasn’t happened everywhere. “We were lucky to have a ski season go ahead here, with no COVID-19 breakouts, and as long as COVID-19 is brought under control by next year, the prediction is it will be a bumper season and very good for the town and region.”

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kitchenware and a myriad of beautiful decorative pieces are to be found on every surface and in every corner. And of course Maybe Décor continues to offer a wonderful range of ladies clothing, bags and accessories that are hard to resist! With Christmas fast approaching, Maybe Décor is the perfect place for gifts as well, with a little something in store for everyone. “We aim to keep in vogue with the various fashions and trends in homewares, and we have had very positive feedback from those who have visited the new space upstairs,” Keren said. “Customers have been tickled pink with it, and it’s an exciting new chapter for Maybe Décor.” When you’re in Bombala, be sure to pop into Maybe Décor in the main street and enjoy the beautiful range on offer both upstairs and down, and follow the business on Facebook to keep up to date with new arrivals.

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A Lott of heritage The Lott Café is undergoing a major renovation with owners Steve and Pha Anderson looking to use the old wool store to house both the café and their popular Thai restaurant, Pha’s Thai Kitchen. One of the couple’s biggest goals with this renovation is to pay respect to the heritage of the building. “This building has some beautiful features that we want to highlight in the renovation,” says Steve. “When we started demolishing the old kitchen we were blown away with the old hardwood trusses that were hidden under the office block ceiling. When Rob van der Platt looked at them he suggested it would be a crime to NOT expose them... we agreed”. Climbing up to the roof himself, Steve brushed and polished the beams back to life, and it has completely transformed the space that will house the Pha’s Thai Kitchen dining room. “The original timber floors are another amazing and precious feature of the building.” What used to be office space out the back will become the kitchen area for Pha, who is excited about creating it from a blank canvas, in such a large space. “Jacqui Schofield has been working with us on the interior design, we love the modern industrial feel and think this will complement

the heritage of the wool store.” Aside from their hard labour, Steve and Pha have been using local tradies for their renovation needs. Rob van der Plaat did lining of the ceiling space, Ian Taylor is their go-to plumber and John Hansen has been taking care of all their electrical work. While the history of the building has not been well documented, it is believed the building was built 100 or more years ago. The front section of the building, facing Sharp Street, was the location of the wool and skin store. Retired stock and station agent John Mooney says he used to work there during his school holidays. “You can still smell the lanoline when you walk in there,” says John. John remembers the skins of rabbits, foxes, sheep and bullocks being bought and sold by the TWG store. Fat was also traded for the production of soap. The back section, where Steve and Pha have exposed the ceiling beams, was a later addition to the building, roughly 65 years ago, and was used to store wool. Steve and Pha have not set a firm end date on the completion of the renovation, preferring to take their time and make sure they get the job done right, however, it will be sometime in 2021 and they are super excited to share the space with their loyal customers.

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Building advice for bushﬁre prone zones: “Design sensibly and for the

It is possible for residents to rebuild in bushfire affected zones, the Dean of UNSW Built Environment, Professor Helen Lochhead says. But the designs need to be well located and designed, in line with the Australian Standard, AS3959 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas, and using best practice planning principles. “In the majority of cases, we can design much better, more fire resistant, more sustainable and climate responsive houses, than what we are doing today,” Professor Lochhead says. The Dean’s comments come after more than 800 homes were lost in the recent bushfires on the NSW south coast. Urban planners and architects have warned that not everywhere may be suitable for reconstruction because of the elevated risk in a changing climate.

The Dean says one of the first considerations in rebuilding is assessing the suitability of the site.

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against future fire travel in the future.”

“There are locations where it’s probably not appropriate to rebuild,” Professor Lochhead says. “For example, if your home is in a remote location, with one road in, surrounded by bush and without any support infrastructure, or any potential for a fire break, that’s obviously a very vulnerable location to rebuild. “On the other hand, more effective solutions may require people working together. If you’re part of a settlement that was affected, communities can and should be part of the future planning and decision-making process so investment and reconstruction benefits the broader community. For example, it may be possible to build back safer more community infrastructure and put in fire breaks in public spaces to protect housing

Professor Lochhead says people planning to rebuild should include a range of considerations, such as an adequate clearing around the house, self-cleaning gutters, and fire resistant decking on verandahs. The underside of buildings should be enclosed so embers don’t get trapped underneath the floor, and in more isolated areas there should ideally be adequate stored water, whether tanks, pools, ponds or dams, to fight fires if they do occur. “(Other considerations include) using fire resistant materials. Non-flammable materials such as masonry, brickwork or rammed earth, and concrete as opposed to timber. This doesn’t mean you can’t use timber, but you might use it on the inside rather than the outside of buildings in these locations.”

Professor Lochhead says these design considerations are more sustainable and cost effective in the long term and many architects are already onboard and designing this way in fire prone areas. “We’re not promoting buildings that are beyond the reach of the average person. We’re just talking about designing sensibly, sustainably and for the long term, acknowledging the climate and environment which we live in.”

Professor Lochhead is also President of the Australian Institute of Architects which has provided free access to their acumen practice notes, a resource base for building in bushfire prone zones. The Institute is also providing pro bono architectural services for bushfire affected homeowners.

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sustainably Global warming, climate-change and sustainability are words that we hear regularly these days, but what do they all mean for homeowners or homebuyers? A sustainable home is one that is more liveable, healthier, saves you money on water and energy bills, is constructed using environmentally efficient materials and thereby reduces its environmental impact. Sustainable homes are resource efficient. They incorporate passive solar design features such as house orientation, good ventilation, insulation and shading; integrate water, waste and energy efficiencies, as well as providing cost effective use of building materials to maximum comfort and minimise the energy costs in running the home. Sustainable homes start with good design features and the use of low-maintenance materials in order to make the home more liveable and cost-efficient over time. Areas of design to consider are the form of the home, the layout, the construction and the landscaping. Architects are experts at sustainable design and can assist you in achieving the optimum outcome for your new home or renovation project. The National Construction Code (NCC) determines that all new homes incorporate a minimum level rather than a desirable level of sustainable design features. The specifics may vary from state to state however one thing is consistent throughout Australia in that you can no longer build a house or undertake a renovation without first demonstrating that it will meet the minimum state energy-efficiency requirements. These are usually measured in terms of a star rating system – then needing to be backed up by the constructed building.

Energy efficient sustainable new homes require clever design, accurate specifications and meticulous construction, all of which lead to the creation of a comfortable building that’s also cost effective to run and will increase in value over time. It can be a challenging task as there are many variables to consider such as the home orientation, zoning, ventilation, shading, construction materials, glazing, insulation and heating and cooling. Home designs and allotment orientations have to be considered together in the initial design phase to deliver the most energy-efficient buildings. The energy rating of a standard design may vary significantly form one site to another purely due to orientation and the surrounding landscape and topography. Simply upgrading the window specifications, for example, is unlikely to be the most cost-effective solution. Similarly, a “water-wise” home is more easily created during the design process than by adding tanks or grey water re-use systems later.

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Home Office Design The home office has become a feature of new homes and renovations during recent years as home owners look to get more out of their homes and provide for potential changes in their employment circumstances. COVID-19 has highlighted and expanded this as a NEED – for breadwinners, school age children and tertiary age students living at home. Prior to the COVID-19 circumstance, the ‘work from home’ trend reflected an increase in the number of people starting a new career from home or wanting to supplement their income by working from home and employers wanting more people to telework from home to cut costs. It is now the norm and is becoming the generator of many homes being altered or extended to provide amenity into the future. It will be self evident that pre-COVID-19 Federal Government forecasts of 12% of public servants regularly working from home by 2020, will be substantially

increased. With quality home office accommodation, the aim is to lift productivity and reduce Government costs at the expense of home owners.

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Ever increasing take-up of the internet and the rollout of the NBN throughout Australia will test communication systems in suburban and regional settings.

Building alteration costs must also be taken into account – e.g. the addition of a doorway to create a separate entrance for a business will be a cost and the provision of adequate light, ventilation and space to operate must also be considered along with the following:

Notwithstanding technological advances, the key to creating a productive, pleasant and legal home office space is in the planning and design of homes – new and existing.

• Is there a separate entry to the office area for clients? This is an important point if you and your family wish to maintain your privacy rather than have clients entering the home.

• When planning the office, consider the storage needs of the business, not just for the client’s files and reference material but also equipment such as computers, printers, workbenches, meeting tables, reception areas etc. Consider the space and facilities also in terms of any support staff you may require.

Working from home can unwittingly trigger statutory planning issues – depending on the extent of such accommodation, home owners need to consider and have a clear understanding of their legal obligations and whether the property can be used for the type of business they are intending to conduct. One of the key tasks is to check with the local council in relation to business use and

• Location and visibility from the street may be important for your business. • The provision of sophisticated communications for the premises including NBN, broadband cable facilities for internet access or wireless access. • Is the area of adequate size for the type of work you will carry out? Space needs are important, as an inadequate space will ultimately lead to disruption

• Have you chosen the quietest area to work? In choosing an area in the home or on the property the consideration of noise is vital, including domestic noise and any exterior noise sources. • Do you have adequate parking for the people who may visit your home office? Will your business activity disturb neighbours? Your Archicentre Australia design architect can assist in striking a harmonious balance between comfort and function – the key to the success of any home office and educational adjunct facility.

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Snowy 2 accommodation given green light Construction is underway for accommodation buildings for Snowy 2.0 workers in Cooma, with the building site being cleared in preparation. Snowy Hydro’s principal contractor for Snowy 2.0, Future Generation Joint Venture, plans to provide accommodation at Pacific Hill in Cooma for the future project workforce at the Polo Flat segment factory and the Future Generation project office. The temporary worker accommodation will be located on land known as Pacific Hill Lodge at Boobah Street, Cooma, behind the Snow Season Motor Inn. Construction of the facilities will require a dedicated workforce over a period of six months. Pacific Hill is proposed to comprise up to 46 dwelling sites, communal facilities, parking and landscaping, providing accommodation for 126 people. Pacific Hill is expected to be accommodating workers by mid-2021 and will operate for the life of the Snowy 2.0 project. The buildings will primarily be built using modular containers. There will be

10 short-stay accommodation buildings and 36 long-term accommodation buildings. The complex will also include a canteen, communal hall, gymnasium, laundry and toilets, as well as other amenity buildings. The short-term buildings consist of two levels, sleeping nine workers. They will also contain a laundry, kitchen and living space. The longterm accommodation buildings are single level, smaller buildings with one bedroom and ensuite and an open plan kitchen and living area. Snowy Hydro says the accommodation facility will help to minimise impact on existing accommodation demand in Cooma, which is at an all-time high. One Agency real estate agent Craig Schofield says he believes the accommodation should take some pressure off the market, however the community would have benefitted from it sooner. “It is so hard to find anything available to rent at the moment,” says Craig. “While this should help, I think it

probably should have been thought of earlier. It’s a very hard situation for renters, who are seeing rental prices rise due to the demand. You can’t blame landlords for increasing the rent while the demand is there, as that is what investment properties are for. “Covid hasn’t helped either, as properties that could potentially have multiple residents are unable to accommodate them unless each person has their own bathroom.” The workers who are set to fill the new accommodation facility are mostly yet to be recruited. There has been strong

interest from the local community for work at the segment factory and Future Generation will soon be looking to fill a number of operational roles, such as experienced maintenance fitters and electricians; forklift operators; gantry crane operators; and precast concrete patchers and finishers. Truck drivers, trades assistants and general labourers are also needed. Visit www.futuregenerationjv.com.au to register an Expression of Interest in a job at the factory.

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Big boost for ﬁrst home buyers and construction industry as stamp duty slashed First home buyers and the construction industry will be the big winners under a targeted boost, which will eliminate stamp duty on newly-built homes below $800,000 and slash thousands of dollars for properties up to $1 million.

The change to the thresholds will only apply to newly-built homes and vacant land, not to existing homes, and will last for a 12-month period, which commenced on 1 August 2020. Other purchases will continue to benefit from existing schemes.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the change to stamp duty thresholds would also support new home construction and create jobs as part of the government’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan.

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Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the changes would save first home buyers stamp duty of up to $31,335 on a new $800,000 home.

“Thousands of people will see their bank balances benefit from this change – it will help get more keys into more front doors of more new homes,” Ms Berejiklian said.

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Under the changes the stamp duty threshold on vacant land will rise from $350,000 to $400,000 and will phase out at $500,000.

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The NSW Government will also continue to offer a $10,000 First Home Owner Grant, which is available to people buying a new first home worth no more than $600,000, or buying land and building a new first home worth no more than $750,000 in total.

The government forecasts more than 6000 first home buyers will benefit from the changes, saving eligible first homebuyers thousands of dollars.

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“We need to ensure our building sites keep ringing with hammers and saws as that means more people working, and first home owners will save money in the process.”

Under the changes the threshold above which stamp duty will be charged on new homes for first home buyers will increase from the current $650,000 to $800,000, with the concession reducing on higher values before phasing out at $1 million.

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“The current scheme has already helped over 93,000 first home buyers since July 2017 and this will give the construction industry extra support as we face the challenges of COVID-19,” Mr Perrottet said.

“It will also boost housing construction across NSW and support jobs in the building industry at a time when we need them more than ever before.”

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Industrial meets residential While they are well known for industrial scale projects, local Electrical Construction Management company, Greater Monaro ECM are actually one of the most experienced local contractor teams for all residential and domestic construction. Managed locally by Cooma’s Geoff Glenister and Fiona Suthern, Greater Monaro ECM (GMECM) take the experience and skillsets of large industrial projects and apply them to a residential scale at a cost-effective price to fit your budget. A prime example of this, is the service they provide with demountable homes. In a time when more and more people across Cooma and the region are looking to build, and as complex building projects become more and more challenging, the value of an easy

to obtain kit-style home cannot be overstated. “Cooma real estate is a real challenge at the moment, you just can’t get it,” General Manager Geoff Glenister said. As a solution GMECM partnered with reputable demountable home supplier YZY Kit Homes and can provide consultation to help customise a solution to meet your needs as well as the stringent requirements of Australian building legislation. “The idea of these demountable homes is that they’re easy. You can build them in your back-yard. They are manufactured in Scandinavia and are suited to our local climate with a 6-star energy rating. We do a turn-key package, we install the plumbing and the wiring and away you go.”

For those looking to disconnect from the grid, GMECM can provide, install and service off-grid power solar systems. They are also the only licensed dealer of high-quality European-made Kohler Generators in our local area and provide repairs, field service and maintenance. As well as home building projects, GMECM can also cater to residential electrical construction projects such as home electronic security systems for homes, businesses and more. They can provide comprehensive turn-key security packages customised to your needs, protecting residents, staff, premises and assets.

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So, when designing and building this central part of any home, it’s important to be able to physically see and get a feel for the different options. This is where Chris and the team from Mitre 10 in Cooma have you covered, having recently expanded their kitchen display section into a one-stop shop, covering everything from overall design to crockery and kitchenware.

The expanded kitchen display showcases their extensive selection of Australian-made cabinets and bench-tops and Italian-made doors and hinges from Principal Kitchens, a company renowned for providing unmatched quality at an affordable price.

“We really wanted to create a space where people could find inspiration for designing their kitchen,” Chris said. “Being able to see and touch the different options tells you much more than just the brochures or

Chris and his team offer personal advice and tips for your individual situation and kitchen, backing it up with years of experience and knowledge. This is offered free of charge so make sure you book a session by calling Mitre 10 Cooma on (02)64521755.

For example, at Mitre 10, soft-close draws and doors come as standard, unlike with other providers with whom they’re optional and come at extra expense.

Mitre 10 have recently rolled out a new online design tool to help people get a feel for their options from the comfort of their home. This is available through the Mitre 10 website at www.mitre10.com.au and will perfectly compliment the physical showcase to help customers decide their exact design for this most important of spaces.

The Kitchen showcase flows through to Mitre 10’s extensive kitchenware section, containing an abundance of storage containers, crockery, glassware, utensils, cookware and basically anything and everything you could possibly need in the kitchen.

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with one of the major design trends being the use of drawers for storage of crockery, cooking utensils and saucepans. Open-planned layouts, clean appearances, concealed appliances and large island benches are popular too and if space allows, a walk-in pantry can be a real winner! The increasing cost of energy is also focusing renovators on utilising natural light and energy efficient appliances.

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like benchtops and burl basins, Dan can do most jobs. He even built his parent’s house.

“If I get that ‘wow’ reaction, I know I’ve done my job,” says Dan.

“At the moment, I am really passionate about getting into my workshop and creating pieces for people. I love working with timber. That raw material provides so much texture and character. I love seeing a nice big beam in a home and wondering what the a history of that timber is,, and

“I love creating things I’ve never seen before, and I am really particular about doing the job properly. It needs to be something I am proud of and something that will last 100 years.” Dan started up his own business, Rare and Rustic, two years ago. Originally from Mt Pleasant Dalgety, Dan completed his apprenticeship with Full On Constructions with Johnny Nassar. “During my apprenticeship, I got to work with lots of local tradies like Andrew Freeburn, Bruce Geach and Anthony Frece. It made my apprenticeship really interesting and I was exposed to lots of different skills. Being able to learn from so many different people, I was then able to carve out my own kind of style and niche. “It also meant I could see the whole job through from start to finish, so I could learn about all aspects of a build.” From full house builds, to renovations and smaller projects

where it has been. g “I also really like working with concrete and with resin.” Dan says he draws a lot of inspiration from his wife, Mary. e “She is an artist and she sh h really inspires me to push myself and to be better.. se e Together we create these hich are incredible barn doors, wh which really popular. “We take a solid core door and carve grooves into it and paint it so it looks like real timber. This means it’s never going to warp or move, but it looks like it is a genuine timber barn door.” For more information, check out Rare and Rustic’s Facebook page, or give Dan a call on 0401 500 074.

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The old stables at the St Patrick’s Parish church and presbytery site have been transformed into a beautiful home. What was a home for horses, with an upstairs loft for storing hay, is now a comfortable and stylish two-bedroom home with an open living, dining and kitchen space downstairs. Over the past two years, Ty and Clare Fallins have been working hard to create a special home in the abandoned, two-storey stables.

Ty and Clare were intrigued by the building as soon as they moved here in 2007. It was purchased from the church by someone in Canberra in 2009, and Ty and Clare always kept their eye on it. Eventually, looking to buy something as an investment property, Clare encouraged Ty to call the owners and ask if they were interested in selling. They were. Ty and Clare, as owner builders, started their mammoth task of renovating the stables in 2018.

“Not only could we see the huge potential in the building itself, it also happened to be in a superb location with a northerly aspect and beautiful views overlooking Cooma. There was an awful lot to love about the property” says Clare. “It is so rewarding to have revived this heritage-listed building. Cooma has been good to us, so it feels nice to be able to give something back to the town.” says Ty.

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“Everyone throughout this project has been great - our builders and tradies, council, local businesses such as South East Tile and Bathroom Centre, and also our neighbours who were supportive and helpful right from the start.” Daniel Lee of Rare and Rustic and Anthony Frece were the main builders for the project, with Pat Swain of Kydra Designs on board for the building design. Clare and Ty used many other local tradespeople along the way to complete the project. According to Bob Caldwell, who was involved in the St Patrick’s Parish Finance Committee for 16 years, the foundation stone for the church was blessed and laid in 1874 with the church opening in 1877. Father O’Brien was the priest at the time, and he built the new presbytery in 1878, and it is reasonable to assume the stables were built around the same time. According to current St Patrick’s Parish priest Father Mick MacAndrew, it was built using granite stone that was quarried from the site itself. It operated as a stable for at least 80 years, with garages constructed in the 1960s, to house the presbytery cars. Mr Caldwell says having little to no use for some time, the stables were allowed to deteriorate and by 2005 the damage was becoming apparent. Wall stones were becoming loose and, in some areas were actually falling out. As a result, the public liability and the resultant increase in insurance costs made it necessary to consider the future of the building. A public meeting was held on Sunday December 5, 2004 to gather opinion on the best action to take. About 20 people attended, and it was decided, as suggested by architect Barry Finch, to repair the stables to a minimum safe standard and then subdivide the block, which is about a quarter of an acre, and sell. A subcommittee of the Parish Finance Committee was established in January 2005 to look after the project. Richard Senior, a stone mason experienced in heritage stone restoration was engaged to repair the walls at a cost of $41,400. Once the building was made safe, the sale and subdivision was approved and carried out, water and sewer to the new block installed and the stables and land were offered for sale. To honour the historical value of the building, Ty and Clare wanted to use recycled materials as much as possible in the project. The majority of the recycled hardwood timber was sourced from Thor’s Hammer in Canberra, however some was also donated to the

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project. Pat Swain had some salvaged timber from the Bookallil Cordials factory in Massie Street when it was demolished, which he generously provided for use in the stables. Other timber used in the fencing was given by Charlie Cay, which came from Kybeyan station. Builder Dan says the reactions to the stables so far have been great. “It was a really challenging job, which I enjoyed. I think we all worked really well together. To get that ‘wow’ reaction from people when they come and have a look, means I have done my job.” Anthony Frece says “Clare and Ty were a pleasure to work for. Always appreciative and nothing was a problem. They allowed us to use our imagination and be creative with a range of quality materials. Their vision has done this historic building justice.” In turn, Clare and Ty have nothing but praise for the skill and craftmanship that was shown by Dan and Anthony. “They are exceptional builders, and the outstanding quality of their work and attention to detail is

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Pat says working with Ty and Clare was great, and he has enjoyed the entire process of bringing these stables to life. “They have done an amazing job creating a fantastic house that contributes to the architecture of Cooma”.

The benchtop in the kitchen is polished concrete and the breakfast bar crafted from Manna Gum, which was sourced locally.

“The concept for this project remained solid from our first meeting. “With the building being heritage listed and the stone walls already restored by the Church, the challenge was to work with the existing structure, be creative and make the most of the available features.” Clare and Ty say they wanted the stables to not only be beautiful, but also comfortable and functional to live in. There is underfloor heating in the ground floor, with reverse cycle air conditioning upstairs for instantaneous comfort. A unique feature upstairs is the exposed stone walls of the original stables, and the window in the main bedroom, which used to be an opening for hay to be

The two large openings to the Stables that previously had timber doors, now contain a massive window and glass panel bifold doors. These flood the living areas with winter sun, and connect to the timber deck which flows onto the lawn and down to the sunken fire pit. While Ty and Clare originally intended to use the property as a short-term holiday rental, with the current COVID-19 climate, and the increased demand for furnished rentals due to the Snowy 2.0 project, they intend to offer it as a long-term rental instead. Ty and Clare would like to thank the following tradespeople for their contribution – Greg Cowell Landscaping, Ron Schoon Painting, Norm from High Country Kitchens, Steve Thornton from Accredited Electrical, Dietrich Plumbing, Steve Lynch at Snowy Mountain Plumbing, Dom Rossi Tiling and Dowton Contracting Services.

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Restoration of our oldest local church The Monaroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest church is undergoing some much-needed repair and maintenance. Work has begun on removing asbestos from the roof and soon other work will be carried out to repair the roof and the floor, which has a couple of soft spots which need work. Work on the church has been enabled by donations to the Christ Church Appeal which was launched last October by Bishop Mark Short. The local community has been very generous in its support of the appeal, but donations can still be made. To donate to the appeal by cheque made to the Christ Church Appeal send to the Anglican Investment and development Fu d GPO Box 1243 Canberra ACT 2601; or by direct deposit to BSB 702 389 A/c 05209908. Please include a name so the donation be recognised.

While being cared for by trustees involved with St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church Cooma, the church has served most denominations over its long history. The decision to build this church was taken in 1845. It was only in 1823, from a site north of Bunyan, that Europeans first sighted this region. It lay outside the Limits of Location set by NSW Governor Darling beyond which the acquisition land occupation of land was prohibited. Those who settled here did so in defiance of the Government and became known as squatters. Victoria did not become a separate state until 1851 so that, in 1845, it was till part of NSW and. The Monaro area was regarded as taking in county extending from Michelago well into what became Victoria. Not surprisingly, it took years for people, to settle here in significant

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numbers and for decades there was no town of Cooma existing here -rather there existed what we now call a â&#x20AC;&#x153;localityâ&#x20AC;?. A burial ground developed in land on the road which led to Myalla. It is believed that there are a number of graves here for which there are no records or markers. Of graves that are recorded the oldest is that of Johanna Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke from Tipperary Ireland who died aged 21 years in 1842. Another of the early graves is that of Murray Mitchell, the son of the explorer and surveyor, Sir Thomas Mitchell, who died aged 18 years in 1846. In 1843 the Reverend Edward Gifford Pryce was appointed by the Church of England as Missionary Chaplain to Monaro and the South Coast. He was the last of the Missionary Chaplains to be sent from England to Australia by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel and after months of homelessness he took up residence at The Grange, a house located close by the burial ground. This house remains and has recently undergone renovation. At that time there was no church on the Monaro. Early in 1845 Bishop William Grant Broughton (the first and only Church of England Bishop of Australia) visited this area and while here, after consultation with Pryce, John Lambie (Commissioner for Crown Lands) and Government Surveyor McCabe, decided to build Christ Church on land adjoining the burial ground. He actually designed it and on February 17 in that year he laid the foundation stone.

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The cemetery, following Crown Land subdivisions, was sub-divided into sections along denominational lines â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Roman Catholic, Church of England, Wesleyan, Presbyterian, Quaker, Jew and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;other denominationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in accordance with the practise of the time. Early in the 20th Century the Church of England purchased from the Crown that section of the cemetery on which the church stood. Over the years 1845-1850 the town of Cooma developed

quite quickly and even by the time the construction of Christ Church was completed it had become apparent that it had been built in the wrong place and was too small and plans for another Church of England were under consideration. Services took place at Christ Church in and from January 1850 until 1872. There have been a few periods when the church was used for services by other Christian groups. It has also been used for special services for descendants of the early settlers and pioneers of this district buried in the cemetery, most recently 2011 and from time to time it is visited by groups of people in the course of historic church/building tours. Following the development of the present cemetery located off Mittagang Road in Cooma, the old cemetery was closed to further burials except for a very few people, having a close ancestor who was a worshipper at the church during the 22 years that it was the sole Church of England church in the district. Records show that the number of people known to have been buried in the cemetery is 243 and of that number all but between 50 and 60 died in the 1800s. The church has the distinction of being the oldest church on the Monaro and is classified by the National Trust of Australia as a building of interest and architectural merit. Pictured, Christ Church Cooma is surrounded by scaffolding as work is done on the roof.

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the University of Canberra. She has also worked for design studios such as Bellavie Interiors, Inside Story, and The Mill Architecture & Design. The ladies met when Em moved to the area from Canberra as her partner had previously worked for Elle’s husband. With similar design styles, they decided to pair up and are now offering their interior services to the Cooma region, exclusively using the beautiful pieces they sell in store. “Our style is quite hard to define,” says Elle. “We take inspiration from multiple design styles. We love relaxed, simple interiors, using lots of natural materials and earthy hues. I feel that some of the most simple things or objects are the most beautiful.

“They aren’t designer, they aren’t complicated, they are well made, quality pieces that are the perfect balance of form and function, and your home is a better place for having them.

email back to us and we can conduct our consultation via Zoom or over the phone, so its quite easy to help style a room in your home without having to attend.

“It’s all about finding a balance. I think a lot of people might really like certain pieces for their home but aren’t really sure of how to make them work together with the existing items in their space. That’s what we are here to help with.”

“Of course, our main business is faceto-face consultations and we love being welcomed into someone’s home to help with their design needs.

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“Our next goal is to set up a full service interior design studio in Cooma, and we are now taking the first step towards that by offering our styling and decorating services to this beautiful community.” Call into Alpine Abode now to see their collection of homewares, occasional furniture and unique gifts, and talk to Elle and Em if you would like more information about their interior services to create a place you love to live.

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UC and ANU open new training facilities

The University of Canberra (UC) and The Australian National University (ANU) officially opened two new clinical training facilities in Cooma and Bega recently as part of the South East NSW Health Collaborative project. The facilities will increase training capability and research in nursing, midwifery, allied health and medicine with the project making important inroads into the issue of accessibility to healthcare in regional areas, as well as offering amazing potential for collaboration and professional development between health service staff and the universities. The facilities allow invaluable opportunities for students and

professionals to immerse themselves in rural healthcare. The facilities include simulated learning spaces outfitted with state-of-the-art communications infrastructure and seminar spaces. “We are really excited to be opening these fabulous facilities,” said Professor Michelle Lincoln, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health at UC. “They will allow UC to extend our reach for student recruitment, university course delivery and support of our health, disability and aged care colleagues into regional NSW.” UC is also opening student accommodation in Cooma and Bega which will allow students to stay in

new, modern, self-contained facilities while they are living and learning about delivery of health, disability and aged care services in a regional area. “There are chronic shortages of all types of health professionals in regional and rural areas,” said Professor Lincoln. “Supporting students to live and learn in regional areas will assist in addressing these shortages. Students who have a positive learning experience and are able to experience first-hand the benefits of rural living are more likely to seek employment in regional and rural areas.” Professor Russell Gruen, Dean of the ANU College of Health and Medicine

said the ANU is proud to partner with UC, the Southern Local Health District, NSW Health, Canberra Health Services and the health professionals of Cooma and Bega to improve health services for the region. “This partnership, and these new facilities, provide unique opportunities to train future doctors and nurses together, breaking down the barriers between the professions, and between the city and the bush, to ensure the people in Southern NSW receive the high quality healthcare that they deserve,” said Professor Gruen. “As the nation’s university, we are committed that distance should not be a barrier to accessing good services.”

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You can dispose of second-hand doors, windows, cabinets, sinks and appliances, all of which can be dropped off for free (if in good working order) to the Cooma and Jindabyne Scrapmarts.

Scrap metal is received free of charge and includes broken appliances like dryers, stoves and dishwashers. Concrete, bricks and rock are charged at $64 per tonne and are reprocessed into crushed concrete for resale to the public. Contact Council’s Resource and Waste team for further information about items that can be deposited at the region’s landfills.

Through sorting out you mixed builders waste you will play an important role in helping extend the life of the Snowy Monaro’s landfills. Diverting waste that can be processed and recycled helps the entire community. Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s Resource and Waste team are calling on people to separate and correctly dispose of the following items.

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Having leased out her shop to homewares store Alpine Abode this year, and with COVID-19 offering some spare time, the flat upstairs called to Gab for a new lease of life. With furnished rentals in high demand from Snowy 2.0, Gab decided now was the time to take advantage and give the 1860s unit a makeover. While wanting to bring some modern life to the unit, Gab wanted to also pay homage to the charm and history of the building. Choosing earthy tones in colouring and texture, Gab’s style and flair is visible

in every nook and cranny of the new renovation. No structural changes were made, with mainly cosmetic upgrades made to the existing unit. Exposing the original timber stairs, painting the exposed brick walls and leaving the ornate stained-glass features are just some examples of Gab’s decision to pay respect to the history of the building. The building has hosted a butcher, fruit and vegetable shop, bakery, fabric store, lolly shop, Gab’s florist, and now Alpine Abode.

“I wanted to keep it in a timeless sort of style, but with a few modern features, which I think I have achieved through styling choices of art prints and various fittings,” says Gab. “I absolutely love doing the styling, it’s a real creative joy for me. I would love to do some kind of course so I could learn more about the practical side of things and perhaps turn this into a career one day. But working with all my amazing tradies, I have definitely learnt a lot so far.” One thing Gab is passionate about is supporting local business.

“Being a business owner myself, it is really important to me to support local businesses around me,” says Gab. “We’re also really lucky here in Cooma that there are so many talented tradespeople and business owners to call upon.” Gab used James Boller Tiling for all the new tiling in the kitchen and bathroom; carpenter Gregg McKenzie for the kitchen benchtops, Phil Johnson of Absolute Constructions for all building work, Tracker Plumbing for all plumbing and gas installation, and Brian Geach Electrical for all the electrical work. Gab also sourced

materials from Inspiration Paints, Bracher Timbers, Cooma Furnishing Co, South East Tiles and Bathroom Centre, Alpine Abode and Your House. Gab set herself a budget of $15,000 for the renovation and managed to stick to it. “Doing the painting ourselves was one big way we managed to stay on budget,” says Gab. “It was a lot of hard work, and there were many tricky little spots to paint, particularly in the loft, that took a lot of patience. But now it is finished, it’s very satisfying.”

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The new Innovation Hub at Monaro High School is almost complete. The Hub is the first new building to open as part of the NSW government funded upgraded,

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CLEANOUT good for the soul The old saying of someone else’s trash is another person’s treasure is tired, but true. What better place to pick up a unique styling item for your home than at a garage sale? You could find something truly unique, and usually for a bargain price. Now is your chance to go hunting with the Garage Sale Trail on this weekend, Saturday November 21 and 22 in the Snowy Monaro. More than 50 sales are already registered for the region, making it the biggest Garage Sale Trail event yet. Now in its 10th year, the Garage Sale Trail weekend promotes buying and selling second-hand items to reduce the amount of waste taking to our landfills. On average, 80 percent of the clothes, bags and fabric homewares bought in Australia end up in landfill. So not only are you grabbing something for your home, and being kind to your wallet, you are helping save the planet as well.

With a lick of paint or polish, a good scrub, or a bit of patchwork, you never know what new life you could breathe into an old unwanted dust collector. Not only is it a chance for you to find some great pieces for your home, it could be a great opportunity to declutter by hosting a sale yourself. A good clean out can make a great difference to how your home feels and looks, and it doesn’t cost a thing, in fact it’ll make you some money. Money you can then spend on a renovation, or a new piece for your home. Check out this week’s The Monaro Post newspaper for the maps of local garage sales listed with the Garage Sale Trail. A unique Covid-safe option this year is to take part in virtual garage sales. You showcase what you have for sale online, on our site, and then join in all the fun on the weekend of 21 and 22 November by live streaming your sale from Facebook or Instagram. Think of it like a TV shopping channel with you as the host.

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Choose a date (21 or 22 November) and time (between 10am - 3pm when garage sales usually happen is best), and livestream your sale from your home or wherever you choose that’s Covid-safe using Facebook or Instagram. With virtual garage sales you never know quite who, or where in the world, you’ll get seen. So, it is suggested you keep items you’re selling small and shippable. Clothing, accessories and homewares work a treat. Focus on high quality items too. Ten to 20 items for sale is a perfect amount. Every garage sale on the Trail has a unique style and gets a sale page that provides clues to who’s involved, what’s on offer and anything else that’s going down. It’s like a treasure map to second-hand greatness. Likewise, shoppers can search for sales, items of interest and make a Trail of favourite sales to checkout. Last year over 400,000 Australians got involved at 18,000 garage sales country wide. Together we diverted over 3.2 million kgs of stuff from landfill proving that when we all work together big things happen.

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Your kitchen and bathroom are two of the most highly used rooms in a house and as such, should be a priority when performing an upgrade. Not only will it improve your lifestyle but will help resale value as they are both highly scrutinised areas by potential buyers. Enhancements may include better use of space, increased storage, walk in shower, heated towel racks and a double vanity. A custom design will add value to your home. Create space out of thin air

Sustainable home design Making your home more energy efficient not only improves your lifestyle and reduces your carbon footprint but also helps save you money. Working alongside an experienced architect can help you identify the best options to make your home more

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Living mulch Waterwise, ﬁrewise and seriously good looking By Cassia Read, Plant Ecologist and Garden Designer (Emerging Landscapes) Mulching the garden to cut-back on water-use is enshrined in garden lore. Protecting the soil from direct sunlight prevents it from getting hot and so reduces evaporation of precious soil moisture. Nothing beats a thick layer of Lucerne or Pea Straw in a veggie garden to keep the soil cool and moist in summer. And bush mulch or wood chips are champions of native and ornamental gardens for improving water efficiency and soil quality. Unfortunately, the use of organic mulches has a serious downside. The CFA argues that flammable mulches such as straw, chips and leaf litter should be avoided within the defendable space around a house as they can all ingnite from ember attack during a bushfire. Gravel mulches are increasingly popular as a non-flammable mulch solution. But over time, gravel can accumulate a layer of leaf litter that is

difficult to rake up. And gravel comes at financial and environmental cost.

completely inflammable and all can burn under the right conditions.

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Some watering during extended dry or a heat wave will keep plants actively growing and this will improve their fire-retardant qualities.

An alternative to chips, straw or stone is to use plants themselves. Many native Australian ground covers can function as fire retardants as they have foliage of low flammability. They also carpet the ground, reducing water loss and keeping the soil alive. Further, living mulches help to suppress weeds, provide habitat and food for garden birds and insects and they are a beautiful layer in the garden. Here are some of my favourite indigenous (local) ground covers. All species listed are low water-use and low flammability (i.e. they don’t burn readily or they slow the passage of a fire). Please remember that no plant is

Cut-leaf Daisy (Brachyscome multifida) Feathery foliage and cheerful flowers through most of the year; grows in semi-shade to full sun, requires some moisture. There are many varieties with flower colours ranging from white to purple. Kidney Weed (Dichondra repens) Fresh green, kidney shaped leaves carpet the ground and spread by creeping stems. Best in shade but can tolerate full sun if soil is moist; will come back after near death during drought. Inland Pigface (Carpobrotus modestus)

Succulent foliage, pink flowers from September to October; part-shade to full sun. Slower to establish and spread than Karkalla so easier to manage in the garden. Karkalla (Carpobrotus rossii) Succulent foliage, tolerates part shade to-full sun; drought tolerant once established; covered in bright pink flowers from September to January. Can grow and spread vigorously. Ruby Saltbush (Enchylaena tomentosa) Succulent grey coloured foliage; very drought tolerant; grows in semi-shade to full sun; pretty, bright red or yellow edible berries. Prostrate and shrub-like forms are available. Creeping Boobialla (Myoporum parvifolium) A fast growing and drought tolerant plant, white star flowers in Spring and Summer; vigorous, rejuvenate with a hard prune.

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Canadian inspired Nearly five years since planning began and nearly three years since the start of construction, Craig Cameron of Ulladulla is nearing the completion of his remarkable and unique Canadianstyle log home near Jindabyne. The authentic log-cabin is built using Canadian Western Red Cedar logs imported through Log Homes Canada, a company specialising in log-home construction. While they sent two specialists to Australia to oversee the early stages of the construction, most of the work itself was carried out by local construction company Absolute Constructions, owned and operated by Cooma’s Phil Johnson.

Phil said he thoroughly enjoyed the project and the challenge of building such a unique home and would happily do it again in a heartbeat. “We needed a heavy crane to lift the log components from the truck and took three days to erect the frame with the help of the two Canadians,” Phil said of the early construction. “The components of the house were all numbered to make it easier to reconstruct. Each log was between 300 to 500mm in diameter.” Some of the final works for the scribing and chinking the log home has now

been completed. This is the process of raising the log structure and sealing it with a flexible material to account for the natural shrinkage log-homes experience over time. Otherwise, all the wiring, plumbing and standard trappings of any home have been completed and the only major aspect awaiting completion is the kitchen. “With the log-home specialists we’re working with based in Victoria, the impact of the covid-19 pandemic has really slowed the final stages of construction. If it weren’t for that, I’d say it’d be finished by this stage,” owner Craig Cameron said.

“With the exception of the kitchen, there’s just a few final touches to be applied, probably no more than seven to 10 days work and that’s it. “The place will be an extended holiday home and likely more than that as we look toward retirement It’s been a long journey and we’re really excited to see the place finally approaching completion. We were really happy to be able to employ local builders, electricians and plumbers. The work of Phil Johnson and his team at Absolute Constructions was fantastic and we definitely couldn’t have done it without them.”

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Council places key strategic documents on exhibition Snowy Monaro Regional Council is calling on our community to provide feedback on two key strategic documents that will help to shape the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future planning priorities and guidelines. At the October Council Meeting, Councillors voted in favour of placing the Rural Land Use Strategy and Settlements Strategy on public exhibition for 40-days. The documents will guide the development of the Snowy Monaro Local Environment Plan (LEP), consolidating the LEPs of the former Bombala, Cooma-Monaro and Snowy River Shire Councils. The Rural Land Use Strategy provides a framework to guide growth and development within the rural lands of the Snowy Monaro Region, ensuring the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy and environment are protected. The strategy outlines recommendations for minimum lot size, appropriate land use zoning, scenic protection and rural industry protection, amongst other relevant considerations. The Settlements Strategy presents a series of outcomes that will assist the growth of our towns and villages. Outlined in the strategy is potential for future urban release areas along with rezoning of land to meet the short to medium-term growth needs of our communities. When placing these documents on public exhibition, Council resolved to ask our community for input into a possible heavy vehicle alternative route for Cooma (southern bypass) connecting the Monaro

Hwy south of Cooma with Kosciuszko Rds/Snowy Mountains Highway to the west. This is the start of a conversation into whether a possible heavy vehicle alternative route is viable. This has been identified in the Snowy Monaro Local Strategic Planning Statement as a medium to long-term priority. Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor Peter Beer is encouraging the community to have their say on these two informative documents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both documents are comprehensive and well presented, and now is the time to help guide the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future planning guidelines,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Beer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have placed the strategies on exhibition for longer than the usual 28-day period to ensure our community has the time to provide considered feedback. We value your contributions.â&#x20AC;? The strategy documents can be viewed, and feedback provided, through our community consultation online, Your Say Snowy Monaro, yoursaysnowymonaro.com.au. Each Council office and library will also have print copies for our community to view. To access a hard copy, you will need to make an appointment by calling 1300 345 345 or emailing council@ snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au. This is due to COVID-19 restrictions and you will be allocated a meeting room to use, complete with check-in document, hand sanitizer, and if requested, a mask. All surfaces will be wiped down between appointments.

Feedback on both strategies closes Sunday 29 November 2020. Pictured above, Council land strategies - Proposed zoning labels for the Snowy Monaro.

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Welcome to Avonside Alpine Estate, a two eco luxury cabin farmstay situated on prime farming land between Jindabyne and Berridale. Owners Olivier and Jacqueline Kapetanakos wanted to create the region’s first and only farmstay experience that is completely self-efficient and totally relying on nature. The Scandinavian inspired accommodation is a world prototype and perfectly located amongst the Snowy Mountains with a scenery unlike any other.

Situated on a 130-acre purpose built farm, enabling a modern luxury 4-star farm stay experience, Avonside Alpine Estate is not your typical home away from home. Heated via state of the art hydronic systems that also has the ability to keep cool in summer, the cabins also feature outstanding designs and ecologically sound materials and each showcase a standout unique firebox made in Norway. For an experience unlike any other in the region, wake up

to a farm inhabited by a small herd of Scottish Highland cattle that love nothing more than a back scratch. Take a stroll and say hello to the unique and cuddly Southdown Babydoll Sheep that greet all visitors at the gate. Witness the brood of more than 300 hens which are part of the permaculture cycle, producing nature’s best fertiliser for the paddocks and supplying an endless amount of nutritious eggs, and all protected by the three-pure

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white Maremma family dogs. The farm also boasts a 1000sqm vegetable garden, a 50-tree orchard which is patrolled by the ducks to ensure no pests spoil the crop, a trufflerie and small vineyard. The farm stay can be a relaxing experience walking around the paddocks with both the native animals or the farm’s pets. If activities are more your thing, perhaps working in the vegetable garden, collecting eggs, feeding the livestock or playing with the ducklings, chicks and lambs may be more your thing. For the full farm experience consider taking a walk with the owners and learning about permaculture or rotational grazing or preserving food. Doing nothing is also an option too.

Two cabins will be available for guests being a larger style with three bedrooms, and a smaller style cabin with two bedrooms. Both cabins are equipped with full kitchen facilities, fireplace, private outdoor patio with own yard making them pet friendly. A common corridor allows for the flexibility required of larger families. Avonside Alpine Estate is available now for bookings and booking out fast so get in quick for your off-grid, farmstay accommodation perfect for a family get away or a private retreat. Visit www. avonsidealpineestate.com.au for more information or email info@avonsidealpineestate. com.au to enquire or make a booking.

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A farm stay with a difference We would like to share with you a unique experience by offering modern eco accommodation on a purpose built totally environmentally friendly off grid farm. The choice is yours: whether you are looking for accommodation close to the NSW ski fields and Kosciuszko National park or are you looking to experience an Australian Alpine farm to walk with the animals or maybe a talk about sustainable off grid living or just to unwind away from the urban hassle, Avonside Alpine Estate is your choice.

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OFF GRID AWARD Delivering an innovative solution into the off-grid market LOCAL COMPANY RECOGNISED Set in some of the most beautiful country-side in Australia, Avonside Alpine Estate, at 1200m ASL, is situated in the incredible Snowy River region providing some of the most breath taking views in the area. This farm stay experience is like no other and guarantees to provide guests with a getaway they will never forget. Challenged with a great location…but no services… Olivier and Jacquie Kapetanakos purchased seventy hectares of rolling hills and set about creating a truly unique and environmentally responsible home and business. Energy for the site was always going to be off grid, but the issue was,

“how to achieve this in an economic way that ﬁtted with the marketing and positioning of an eco business”.

Olivier, through his association with the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce, was

introduced to Snowy Regional Solar (SRS). When the system failed, Russell Vine, the principal of SRS and CEC accredited designer and installer, was invited to the site. SRS reinstalled the system to accreditation and compliance standards and it has worked without issue for the past 26 months.

STAGE TWO The concept at Avonside Alpine Estate was always to create a working eco farm with accommodation for multiple guests. European cold climate cabins were explored, purchased, imported and constructed onsite. With such unique cabins, burnished concrete ﬂooring, in slab heat pump hydronic heating and induction cook tops, there were some challenging energy requirements. Snowy Regional Solar and LG Energy developed a “full black” solar panel

panels is 2-3 degrees cooler than the large cabin in summer. Permaculture teaches us that each element should have at least two purposes”. The system was installed in the third quarter of 2018 and has operated well since commissioning.

STAGE THREE The concept of the property was always to be a working eco farm stay and a family home. With Olivier and Jacquie’s family home due for completion mid June 2020 the wholistic energy plan needed the ﬁnal stage completed. The challenge had always been the distances between energy requirements.

STAGE ONE Without any prior Energy establishment experience, Olivier and Jacquie were at the mercy of the Solar industry. They investigated, completed due diligence and then bought a Victron EasySolar 48v 5000VA inverter charger and had it matched (by a solar salesperson) to 18 x “poly” 250w solar panels and a 41.6kWh Neuton Power gel battery bank. They then proceeded to have it installed by a non-accredited electrician and unfortunately the result was a noncompliant installation.

Olivier commented, “The sexy LG Energy black panels always form part of my farm tour. I talk about the black being functionally attractive to help disguise its purpose, while adding a secondary beneﬁt of creating a shield to the hot summer sun. The small cabin under the

With 200 metres between the European cabins and existing sheds it was deemed impractical to electrically combine these energy systems. However with just 40 metres distance between the existing under utilised February 2018 installation and the new machine shed array, the idea and design was to blend the two areas to complement each system servicing both sheds, the new home and a yet to be completed Manager’s quarters. A new 8kW Victron Multiplus inverter, 2 x Victron charge controllers and 20 x LG350N1C-V5 tilt mounted LG Energy panels were added in addition to a further 49.9kWh of battery power. (added to the original 41.6kWh’s). The batteries are independently connected to separate inverters ensuring no loss due to the age of the initial bank. The AC connection of the inverters allows for the one generator to service both battery banks, if required, and will automatically redirect to the home and Manager’s quarters should the need occur.

The LG National Off Grid award presented to Snowy Regional Solar recognised the following project objectives. • The entire energy system meets the Owners sustainable and renewable objectives. • The entire project has been developed in a way to complement the architectural designs, • The entire site has been completed the with quality products with best in class warranties, and • The entire site has been completed by a local contractor, displaying Olivier and Jacquie’s commitment to the region. Snowy Regional Solar, in conjunction with the owners, have created a system that will supply the energy needs to the property for many years to come. Oliver and Jacquie have truly created a sustainable slice of heaven and welcome guests with open arms and an open heart. The couple feel blessed to be able to live in such an incredible area and relish the opportunity to share their property and farm with travellers and guests who can also appreciate beautiful surroundings and sustainable off the grid living.

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Monaro garden oasis Drought and frosts make gardening on the Monaro challenging, but John and Sally-Ann Cottle of Shirley still manage to maintain a beautiful seven-acre garden. Shirley is a sheep and cattle property near Nimmitabel. The homestead was built in 1908 and designed by architect Henry Budden. The garden at Shirley has been created over three generations. It started immediately after the grandparents of the current owner, John Cottle, purchased the property. They commissioned Claude Crowe from Berrima to lay out the original garden. He introduced many different species of conifer trees rarely seen in Australia, which provided a rich and unique foundation for the garden.

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John’s grandfather also had the lake builtt originally to provide a water source for e the garden. A man-made lake of this scale arger and beauty is more commonly found in larger English gardens. The lake has become the main focal pointt of ranquil the garden and adds greatly to Shirley’s tranquil landscape. In 1997, John and his wife Sally-Ann moved into the homestead with their children Georgie and Harrison. They commissioned landscape designer Paul Bangay and in 2006 they commenced redesigning the garden to Bangay’s master plan.

maintenance of the garden. He enjoys the physical exercise and fitness it gives him and the reward of living in a beautiful garden. “Living in a beautiful oasis in a harsh climate has many benefits,” says Sally-Ann.

Sally-Ann and John wanted to incorporate their love of French and Italian gardens into the garden at Shirley.

“There are ever changing views from the homestead and the garden and it’s lovely seeing your vision come to fruition.”

The Cottle family welcome those with a desire to spend time in a beautiful landscape and have renovated one of the overseer’s cottages on the property for self-contained accommodation. As an interior decorator, Sally-Ann also runs creative lifestyle workshops several times a year on the property.

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Vinca minor and major, Erigeron, Nepita (Catmint); plants and shrubs such as roses, English lavender, Viburnum Tinus and Opulus; and Acanthus, Hellebores and Choisya for shaded areas. Photographs courtesy Tess Godkin Photographer.

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Renewed Since purchasing an old auctioneers building about five years ago, Les and Anne Robinson are working with local builder Paul Dyball to renew and divide the building into three units whilst retaining its historical relevance and charm. The building was constructed in Bombala Street, Cooma, in about 1889 at the behest of local businessman Henry Thornton. It was Mr Thornton’s belief at the time that the railway station in Cooma, for the line under construction ,would sit right near the building’s location in Bombala Street. He named the building the Railway Hotel and hoped that it would catch the business from passing travellers. As it turned out, the Railway Station was instead located in Bradley Street and Thornton filed for bankruptcy in the immediate aftermath, leaving Cooma for Sydney in 1906. Somewhere around this time, the ownership of the building passed to John Hain, grandson of the famous Monaro Pioneer James Hain. Working as a wool auctioneer, John operated his business out of the building for a number of years before travelling to Sydney to establish the

stock and station agency Hain and Searight. Despite only operating from the building for a relatively short period of time, Hain’s legacy has stood the test of time with most people still associating the building with his name. The Robinsons have kept and repainted the iconic J HAIN AUCTIONEERS lettering on the front exterior wall, paying tribute to the building’s legacy. The life of the building has been turbulent over the past few decades, seeing extended periods of vacancy as well as periods of prolific use. The 1990’s saw two fires in the building, with one destroying the roof and requiring the administration of CPR to a local dog that found itself in the wrong place at the wrong time. The building saw an extended period of vacancy before it was bought by the Robinsons a handful of years ago and taken on as a family restoration project. They expect that the renovations will be completed in the not-too-distant future, ready for people to move into the new apartments. From the outside however, the building will remain a slice of Cooma history.

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Handling the The guide is broken up into two parts, Getting Started and Development Assessment and Construction Approval Process. Part 1 goes through whether your project needs development consent from council, why DAs are required and explains the planning system. Part 2 outlines the step-by-step process of submitting a DA. Below is a summarised version of this process. To access the full guide, visit the DA section at snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au.

The pre-lodgement stage is the front end of the development assessment process. If you get the front end right you are more likely to have a simple DA process. Providing council an assessment-ready application, with all required information will not â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;guaranteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; approval â&#x20AC;&#x201C; however, it will assist in efficient processing which can save time, for both you and council.

Snowy Monaro Regional Council have developed a new guide to assist applicants with their Development Applications (DAs).

Booking in a pre-DA meeting with councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning department is a great way to start. You can also obtain checklists and information about fees from the council website.

Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning a new build, an extension or subdivision, you will want to make the process as quick and easy as possible.

DAs require site plans and architectural plans, which include elevations, floor plans, roof plans and section plans, to be submitted.

By following this guide, council hopes to reduce processing times in the future.

Stage 2: Lodging your application â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Including initial administration by council

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The guide is aimed at demystifying the planning process for our community, future developers and first-time applicants within the Snowy Monaro,â&#x20AC;? says Snowy Monaro Mayor Peter Beer.

When you have filled out all the required forms you can lodge your application with council.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The development of the guide has been focused on a Snowy Monaro region context with an emphasis on working with our community and customers to get it right from the start. It is councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aim to engage with you early in the planning stages of your development through pre-lodgement meetings and facilitate the transfer of clear and concise information during this process.â&#x20AC;?

Stage 3: Assessment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; What happens to your DA now? Under the EP&A Act, all DAs must be formally assessed by the Council no matter the type or scale. The six matters that Council must consider (under section 4.15 of the EP&A Act) are: â&#x20AC;˘ All plans and policies that apply â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SEPPs, LEPs, DCPs (as outlined in Part 1 of the guide).

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council recognises that the planning process can be complex and confronting for first time applicants and inexperienced mum and dad applicants. The guide will answer some of the commonly asked questions and outline the process that an applicant will need to follow and navigate through the DA process.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Impacts of your proposal on the natural and built environment and the social and economic impacts in the locality. â&#x20AC;˘ The suitability of your site for your proposal (e.g. physical characteristics, availability of access and services). â&#x20AC;˘ Any submissions (such as from neighbours or other groups). â&#x20AC;˘ Any comments or agreements/approvals from any NSW Government agency. â&#x20AC;˘ The broader public interest. If you get the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;front endâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; right then the assessment officer will most likely have all the information required to make a determination. However, it may be necessary for the assessment officer to contact you or your consultant and request clarification or additional information. Stage 4: Determination â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The decision There are three possible outcomes for a DA:

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â&#x20AC;˘ Any necessary specialist reports. â&#x20AC;˘ Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DA form and checklist.

Your development consent is a legal document and is extremely important â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you must build according to conditions of the consent to avoid possible penalties or having to make costly rectification measures.

â&#x20AC;˘ All matters required for a DA as listed in the EP&A Regulation (Schedule 1, Part 1, see appendix A of this guide); â&#x20AC;˘ Payment of required DA fee. It is the applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to provide all the required information and to make sure your DA provides enough detail to enable council to make a decision. Getting this right will save you and council time and money. If all required information is not provided, council will not be in a position to receive, lodge and determine

Consents last for five years unless another period is specified by council or physical commencement has occurred. Most development applications in the Snowy Monaro Council area are determined by planning staff, however, your development application may be presented to a

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occupation and use of a new building or building section. Depending on the particular OC sought, the CA must be satisfied the development meets various regulatory standards. These generally include that: • The design and construction of the building is not inconsistent with the development consent.

• That the building is suitable for occupation (in accordance with its BCA classification). The issue of the final OC is the last step in the formal DA and construction process (though there could be ongoing ‘operational’ conditions such as maintaining appropriate noise levels or landscape maintenance).

• Any pre-conditions set out in the consent or requirements of planning agreements have been satisfied.

Stage 5: Post determination – Get your approval to build and start work Before you start building (including site preparation works), you must do four things: 1. Obtain a Construction Certificate (CC) – building approval from your council or a private certifier 2. Appoint a Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) to certify your development during construction – this can be your council or an accredited certifier. Sign a contract of appointment with your chosen certifying authority 3. Provide council and the PCA two days notice before you start work 4. Complete any works listed in the ‘Prior to Commencing Work’ part of the DA consent The Construction Certificate (CC) must be obtained from your council or an accredited certifier and includes your detailed building plans/engineering details and specifications. The plans will most likely contain a lot more information than your approved DA plans, to allow your builder to work directly from them. The building must be consistent with them and the development consent.

Balance public and private interests by ensuring new development Įts the character of the area and sits comfortably within the ‘public domain’ (e.g. streets, laneways or public reserves).

Manage change to ensure that the cumulaƟve impacts of developments do not negaƟvely aīect the environment.

Ensure that your development meets community expectaƟŽns and Council’s legislaƟve policies.

Requirement for Development ApplicaƟŽŶƐ Ensure that hard infrastructure (e.g. storm water drainage, car parking and power supply) and soŌ infrastructure (e.g. trees and landscaping) needed for your development is provided.

As owner your role is to work with the CA and the builder, keeping an eye on the work (and the terms of your development consent), managing the site and organising mandatory inspections. Keeping a close eye on the work and being sure it is consistent with the development consent and any conditions attached is very important. Orders can be issued by council to stop work and fix any errors. This can cost time and money or even lead to penalties.

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44 - 48 Bombala Street, Cooma Ph: 6452 1500 info@southeasttiles.com.au www.southeasttiles.com.au @southeasttiles

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BUILDING BEAUTIFUL HOMES FOR THE SNOWY MONARO

Our mission is to consult with you to create energy efficient, practical and economical spaces to suit your lifestyle. A home youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy with a level of comfort not found in a standard house. Bespoke homes, designed for living.

Kitt Bryce | 0415 707 159 | brycebuilt@icloud.com | Facebook us @brycebuilt

SERVICING THE SNOWY MONARO REGION

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